Crockpot Banana Bread

Description
Delicious banana bread prepared in a crockpot.

Ingredients

 * ⅓ cup shortening
 * ½ cup sugar
 * 2 eggs
 * 1¾ cups flour
 * 1 tsp baking powder
 * ½ tsp salt
 * ½ tsp baking soda
 * 1 cup mashed bananas
 * ½ cup raisins or chopped dates
 * ½ cup chopped pecans, optional

Directions

 * 1) In mixing bowl, cream together shortening and sugar; add eggs and beat well.
 * 2) Add dry ingredients alternately with mashed banana
 * 3) Stir in raisins or chopped dates and chopped pecans, if using.
 * 4) Grease a 4-cup can and pour batter in it.
 * 5) Cover top of can with 6 to 8 layers of paper towel; and place on rack in cooker.
 * 6) Cover crockpot and cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours (or until bread is done).